Academy of Multilingual Immersion Studies
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About This Project
Students at Academy for Multilingual Immersion Studies (AMIS) collaborated with Affordable Language Services to forecast translator needs by studying immigration trends.
PARTNER
Affordable Language Services
SCHOOL
Academy for Multilingual Immersion Studies
APP
Slam Flash
Classroom Challenge
To better forecast the volume of translators needed to serve urban populations, AMIS student researchers reviewed the latest immigration trends in the United States. The students developed a demographic forecast for Affordable Language Services, estimating the need for translators per immigrant and nationality types. Students analyzed the range and depth of services needed after analyzing data and web materials.
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Academy for Multilingual Immersion Studies students get real world taste of STEM.
Goal: College Readiness
CASE-BASED LEARNING WITH A GLOBAL TRANSLATOR RESULTED IN
- Team Based Role Play
- Decision Analytics
- Comparative Strategy Development
- Data & Research Survey Skills
- STEM Career Path Exposure with CEO Mentor
In Their Own Words
Educators and Partners describe the benefits of Case-Based Learning.
PLAY THE GAME
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Technology Support
PIE Business Partners offer an authentic challenge using STEM K-12 concepts. Each participating school receives devices for all student participants.

Using 1:1 technology, students created an app available across all global platforms, providing significant new revenue for school districts.

Program offers sustainable funding for all program technology, STEM curriculum development and educator professional development.
Program creates a web page and 30-second professional videos featuring case partners, students and educators discussing STEM experiential curriculum, teaching notes and testimonials.
When I returned from overseas, I launched this company almost by accident. This curriculum allows kids to experience the decision-making processes of an entrepreneur — applying skillsets they learn in the classroom. I’ve been allowed to share my role as a female business owner, and I hope it ‘seeds’ some opportunities for these kids! .
Lynn Elfers, CEO – Affordable Language Services